THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 Page 21 1. On July 11, 1804, what famous duel happened in Weehawken, N.J.? 2. What USA city has a Historic Voodoo Museum? 3. On July 12 in what year did Geraldine Ferraro become the fi rst female nominee for vice president: 1979, 1984 or 1994? 4. The Vegetable Orchestra, which creates instruments from fresh veggies, is based in what city that has been the residence of many composers? 5. What country are Great Danes native to: Denmark, France or Germany? 6. On July 13, 1977, what city had an approximately 24-hour electrical blackout? 7. What author of Concord, Mass., said, “[M] y greatest skill has been to want but little”? 8. Are yetis (wild men) only found in the Himalayas? 9. In 1973 the Wall of Sound was created for what band: AC/DC, Grateful Dead or Queen? 10. July 14 in France is Bastille Day; who sent the key to the Bastille to George Washington in 1790? 11. How are Arnold Palmer, Shirley Temple and Virgin Mary similar? 12. What word meaning “bird” was fi rst used to mean men who enlisted in order to get food and clothing in winter? 13. On July 15, 2006, what social media site was launched that was later renamed? 14. What was the fi rst sport at the ancient Olympic games: discus throw, sprint or javelin? 15. The 32nd chapter of “Moby-Dick” is titled “Cetology,” which means what? 16. On July 16, 1935, the fi rst parking meters in the world were installed in what city that has a name that includes its state’s name? 17. In 1968 candidate Richard Nixon appeared on “Laugh In” and said what catchphrase? 18. In 1872 who was arrested for voting in the presidential election in Rochester, N.Y.? 19. What TV talk show host’s book club recommended books for sales of 55 million-plus? 20. On July 17, 1763, John Jacob Astor (famous family founder) was born in what German city that has the same name as a salad? ANSWERS Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. C B& Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. Between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr 2. New Orleans 3. 1984 4. Vienna (Examples: carrot recorder, pumpkin drum and agave leaf/kidney beans maraca.) 5. Germany (It was renamed due to geopolitical friction; in Germany it is still called Deutsche Dogge.) 6. NYC 7. Henry David Thoreau 8. Many places have them; they go by different names in Australia, China and the USA. 9. The Grateful Dead 10. Marquis de Lafayette (The key is displayed at Mount Vernon in Virginia.) 11. They are mocktails. 12. Snowbird (It later came to mean people travelling to a warmer area for the winter.) 13. Twitter (X) 14. A sprint 15. The study of whales 16. Oklahoma City 17. “Sock it to me” 18. Susan B. Anthony (plus 14 other women) 19. Oprah Winfrey 20. Waldorf
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